Valve cooling and Auxiliary System Commissioning Engineer
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HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) is a product group in Hitachi Energy, which develops, manufactures, and sells DC transmission systems on a global market. HVDC technology is used to transmit electricity over long distances and for power transmission via submarine cables. It is also used to connect power systems.
The auxiliary commissioning team is global team under HVDC construction and commissioning division. The team consists of commissioning engineers in different aux systems such as Aux power, climate/ HVAC, Fire, and other building services. We are a global team with multicultural background collaboration with multidisciplinary professionals, and we look forward you to join us! This is a job you can travel extensively all over the world!
Your responsibilities:
- Responsible for commissioning of HVDC valve cooling system including installation inspection, pump-motor alignment, filling and pressure test of the system, first energization of the equipment and test of control functions. Reporting quality issues related to system installation and commissioning to the relevant parties.
- Understanding of programming control functions and using the Hitachi Energy specific PLC system.
- Responsible for working with test instructions and test records and using them during the commissioning. The role will also consist of both commissioning and coordination work, and you will be the link between the different HVDC departments in Hitachi Energy department, suppliers and the HVDC site.
- The position requires travel (80% of the time on sites) and short-notice mobilization requests.
- Commissioning requires being able to work from height in MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platform) or boom lifts.
- Living the company's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
Your background
- You are holding a Bachelor's degree within Electrical engineering, Mechanical, Automation, or equivalent through experience
- Familiar with ladder logic programming and having experience working with PLC is meriting.
- You are practical and enjoy traveling around the world and working at HVDC sites, including offshore platforms.
- You are an easy learner with excellent problem-solving skills and a structured approach to work.
- With your strong communicative and collaborative skills, you build trust for long term business relationships and contribute to a great team spirit.
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is a must.
- It is an advantage to have a driving license and be able to learn operating sky lift or scissor lift and have no fear of working at height.
- Experience in other Aux systems, such as Aux power and HVAC, will be beneficial
- Due to the international nature of the role and extended assignments outside Sweden, you have the unrestricted ability to travel and work across Europe for longer periods
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Are you ready to join Hitachi Energy for a career without limits and a place where you can be yourself? We are ready for you. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply today.
Hiring Manager, Saliya-Bandara Tennakoon (saliya-bandara.tennakoon@hitachienergy.com), will answer your questions about the position.
Union representatives: Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 10 738 7043.
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